From start-up to international competition: the brilliant development of China’s high-speed rail locomotive bogie axle box industry

Development History

China’s high-speed rail locomotive bogie axle box industry started in the 1980s. After more than 30 years of development, it has formed a relatively complete industrial chain. By 2023, China’s high-speed rail operating mileage had exceeded 40,000 kilometers, and the axle box industry’s market size had continued to expand year by year.

Technical Level
The technical level of China’s high-speed rail locomotive bogie axle box industry has been steadily rising, and it is now on par with the international advanced level. Take the CR400BF EMU as an example; its bogie axle box incorporates many cutting-edge innovative technologies, including high-strength steel and a modular design. It is the blessing of these innovative technologies that have significantly improved product performance and ensured the impeccable reliability of the on-site structure!
China’s high-speed rail locomotive bogie axle box market is dominated by state-owned enterprises, with a market share exceeding 70%. In recent years, with the development of private enterprises, market competition has become increasingly fierce. In the high-speed rail export business, axle box products have been exported to numerous countries and regions, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with significant market potential.

Market size and growth trend

Market size
According to market research reports, the market size of high-speed rail locomotive bogie axle boxes in China reached approximately RMB 15 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow to around RMB 20 billion by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 6%.

Growth trend
With the rapid expansion of China’s high-speed rail network, the market size for high-speed rail locomotive bogie axle boxes is expected to continue growing over the next few years. By 2025, the national high-speed rail operating mileage is expected to exceed 70,000 kilometers, and the demand for axle boxes is expected to increase accordingly.

Regional distribution
Currently, China’s high-speed rail locomotive bogie axle box market is primarily concentrated in the eastern coastal regions, particularly in the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta areas. These regions have dense high-speed rail lines and large market demand, accounting for more than 60% of the total national market.

Main competition pattern

Industry pattern
Currently, the competitive landscape of China’s high-speed rail locomotive bogie axle box industry is relatively concentrated, with the top ten companies accounting for a market share of over 60%. Among them are state-owned enterprises, such as CSR and CSR, with obvious scale and technological advantages.

International competition
In the international market, China’s high-speed rail locomotive bogie axle box products have been exported to many countries and regions, competing with well-established foreign companies such as Germany’s Siemens and France’s Alstom. Although Chinese products offer advantages in cost performance, they still require significant investments in high-end technology.

Competitive situation
With the intensification of market competition, private enterprises have gradually emerged. For example, CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. and China Railway Baoqiao Group Co., Ltd. have gained a certain share in specific market segments through technological innovation and cost control.

Supplier

Luoyang Fonyo Heavy Industries Co., Ltd,founded in 1998,is a manufacturer in cast railway parts.Our factory covers an area of 72,600㎡, with more than 300 employees, 32 technicians, including 5 senior engineers, 11 assistant engineers, and 16 technicians.Our production capacity is 30,000 tons per year. Currently, we mainly produce casting, machining, and assembly for locomotive,railcar,high-speed trains, mining equipment,wind power,etc.Our products have been exported to Russia, the United States, Germany, Argentina, Japan, France, South Africa,Italy and other countries.
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